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1 Welcome to Troop 486 The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. On behalf of our Troop, we d like to welcome you to Boy Scout Troop 486. We are excited about having you join our Troop! Our Sponsor is the Christus Victor Lutheran Church, and between a dedicated group of parent volunteers and the high level of commitment our sponsor gives us, we are able to bring a great Scouting program to the Scouts in our Troop. Troop 486 was established in We pride ourselves on being an active Troop by holding Monday Troop meetings, a Patrol Leader s Council meeting once a month, a monthly campout, a quarterly service project, and attending summer camp each year. In addition, to these activities, we are growing our High Adventure program. Over the past few years, we went to some of Boy Scouting s elite high adventure camps Northern Tier (2008) in Minnesota, Sea Base in the Florida Keys (2010 and 2012) and we plan on going to The Summit in West Virginia in 2014! Our Troop is a boy led Troop. This means the Scouts are the ones to plan and lead Troop and Patrol meetings. The Scouts decide on where we camp and where we go to summer camp. They also plan and lead campouts. Being an active Troop would be impossible without the commitment and support of a great group of parents. We ask that at least one adult from each of our families steps forward to volunteer with the Troop in some way. This allows each of us to participate in a small way in our boy s scouting experience. Troop Program The scouts are organized into patrols, each with its own Patrol Leader, Assistant, and assigned positions. A patrol functions together throughout the year. Members of each patrol plan menus, buy their food, cook, cleanup, work and have fun together. It is the responsibility of the Patrol Leader to place a call to the patrol members each week to inform them of upcoming activities, change of meeting location or type of uniform for the following week, etc. The patrol system is the key to a well functioning troop. Each patrol is assigned a "patrol box", which essentially contains a portable camp kitchen. Each patrol also has assigned tents and other equipment. All of these patrol items must be kept in proper condition. Advancement Within the first few meetings the new scout attends, he should be able to earn the rank of "Scout". Each scout has a very individual pace of advancement through the next ranks of Scouting. Much of the work on the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class is done within the patrol and on campouts. Along with active participation in all troop activities, time and support from home is also needed for the scout to advance in ranks. After achieving First Class, a scout must serve in positions of leadership within the troop and earn merit badges to attain the ranks of Star and Life. A Scout needs to earn a total of 21 merit badges (including the twelve required badges), have a record of leadership, troop participation, and complete a major service project for the community before he can earn the rank of Eagle Scout.

2 ALL boys are individually responsible for pursing their rank advancement and completing the requirements. Scoutmasters and Patrol Leaders will encourage the scout to complete his requirements, but will not remind him to do so. As each requirement for Tenderfoot, Second Class and First Class is completed, the scout will have the Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster, or fellow scout of First Class of higher rank, sign it off in his Scout Handbook. Only the Scoutmaster or an Assistant Scoutmaster can sign off the ranks of Star and Life. When the scout completes all of the requirements for his next rank, he requests a Scoutmaster's Conference. The scout may approach the Scoutmaster or any Assistant Scoutmaster to request his Scoutmaster's Conference. Conferences must be completed before the evening of Board of Review. After the conference, the scout will be eligible for a Board of Review. Board of Reviews take place after a Scout has requested one of the Troop Committee Chair. The Board verifies that the scout has completed all of the requirements for the rank and that he has retained what he has learned. He must appear in full uniform with his handbook and be introduced and recommended by the Scoutmaster or Assistant SM with whom he had the Scoutmaster conference. Upon passing his Board of Review, the scout has advanced to that rank and receives his patch at the conclusion of that week's meeting. The scout and his parents are recognized for the achievement at the semi-annual Court of Honor. Merit Badges The first year of the Scout program is geared toward advancement to the rank of First Class, and the Troop strongly encourages the scout to concentrate on that process. This will teach the scout the basic skills needed for troop camping, patrol leadership, first aid/lifesaving, and personal fitness. Your scout may, however, at anytime start working on merit badges and will probably earn a few if he attends summer camp during his first year. Most merit badge work should be secondary to rank advancement until First Class is achieved. There are numerous merit badges available for the scout to earn. Some are specifically required for the rank of Eagle Scout. The scout needs to request a Blue Card from the Scoutmaster or Assistant when he is ready to begin working on a merit badge. A merit badge book specific to that badge may be obtained from the troop library or the Scout Shop. Make sure the book is current, as some of the requirements do change over the years. Merit badge information can also be found on the internet. It is the scout's responsibility to contact a merit badge counselor and ask what that individual counselor requires of him to complete the requirements. Merit badge counselors are individuals who are professionals, have expertise, or special training in the area of the specific merit badge. They are registered with scouting and may sign off on the official Blue Cards. You may ask a Scoutmaster to see a listing of the merit badge counselors at any meeting. Completed Blue Cards are given to the Scoutmaster and the badges are awarded at the following Court of Honor. Troop Committee The Troop Committee oversees the entire program and ensures that the resources, leadership, and necessary support for the scouting program are available. It approves a yearly budget, approves all Eagle Scout Service Projects, revises the Troop By-Laws as needed, selects Scoutmasters and Assistant Scoutmasters as needed, approves the Scout's program, and 2

3 publishes the Annual Calendar. The calendar is changed only when extenuating circumstances make it necessary. The Committee is made up of BSA-registered adults. All parents are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings, and to become involved in the troop. The Committee meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Parent Support Parent's Responsibility to the Troop You are not required to attend the weekly troop meetings or camp with the troop. However, parents are welcome to attend all meetings and outings where accommodations allow. At all troop functions, all attending adults and scouts are under the direction of the Scoutmaster and his staff. The entire family is encouraged to attend the semi-annual Courts of Honor. This is where the scouts receive the awards that they have earned and are recognized for their rank advancement by the Troop Committee. Our success as a Troop depends heavily on your support. In addition to attending these events, the Troop needs parent involvement. Your participation as a driver, merit badge counselor, committee member, or assistant scoutmaster helps to ensure that our program remains diversified and strong. Parent's Responsibility to their Son Scouts participate in the Troop and its activities because they have fun and enjoy themselves. Don't force them. Encourage them to participate. Encourage them to advance. If there is a problem with your son or with us, talk to us about it. Every scout has the potential to become an Eagle Scout. It can help the scout gain entrance to college, scholarship opportunities, and possible advancement in the military or his future profession. Your assistance, concern, encouragement, and support will help your son to do his best. Youth Protection To insure that scout activities are conducted in a safe and prudent manner, guidelines from the BSA Guide to Safe Scouting for Unit Activities are closely followed. All scouts must complete youth protection training using appropriate training materials. ALL adults working in any way with the scouts must complete BSA Youth Protection. Uniform Policy The troop's uniform policy consists of Class A and B. Class A-consists of official Scout shirt, pants or shorts, scout belt, scout socks, and merit badge sash, if applicable. This is worn to all weekly troop meetings, Court of Honors, Board of Reviews, all District and Council events, and whenever representing Scouting to the public. The scout should also consider his Scout Handbook, paper and pen or pencil part of his uniform. Class B-uniform consists of a troop tee shirt with scout pants or shorts and belt. This is to be worn for outings and other events designated by the Scoutmaster. The troop tee shirt is available through the committee at a nominal cost. 3

4 Summer Camp The troop attends one of the licensed Boy Scout Summer Camps for at least one, one-week session each summer. The Senior Patrol decides which camp will be chosen for that summer. Summer camp fees are determined by which camp the scouts decide to attend. Summer camp is a great opportunity for the scout to earn Merit Badges, which would be difficult to get on his own at home, develop responsibility away from home, and to have a lot of fun in the outdoors. Fees for camp are divided into installments in the spring so it is easy for the family to manage. Personal Equipment The scout must have the current edition of the Boy Scout Handbook and bring it to all troop meetings and camp outs. The basic equipment requirements can be found there as well as advancement requirements and lots of fun things to learn. One of the requirements for the rank of Scout is for the parents to read and sign the first section of the handbook. A uniform exchange is conducted by the troop to recycle uniforms and Class B shirts. No electronic games, CD players, or radios are allowed at troop functions without the Scoutmaster's approval. Cell phone use by scouts at troop activities should be held to emergency use only! Financial Information Registration The troop annual registration fee includes National Dues, insurance, awards, troop equipment and operating expenses. The cost is $100 per scout. Adult registration is $16. Boys Life magazine subscriptions are an additional $12. The troop registration is collected in February of each year. Camping Trips We are an active Troop. Monthly campouts typically cost between $10-25 for transportation and campsite fees plus grub fees for food. Each Patrol collects a grub fee for campouts. This fee is always collected in cash and varies between $10-20 depending on the menu the boys have planned. The patrol leader cannot cash checks to purchase goods. We are excited about you joining our Troop and becoming a part of our Scouting family. We look forward to getting to know you as we walk your son s trail to Eagle together. Please feel free to visit our Troop Website at any time to learn more about our Troop and its activities 4

5 Troop 486 Date: New Member Sign up Checklist 1. Name, phone number and sign-up meeting date of new scout: Scout Name: Parent (s) Name: address: Phone # (H): ; Phone # (M): 2. Membership Coordinator, Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chair will give overview: a) Review Troop Annual Calendar. b) Review Upcoming events c) Review Summer Camp information d) Our Troop s Website is as follows: e) Our Troop provides fundraising opportunities and believes that no scout should be left behind. f) The scout cannot participate until all the money is collected, forms are completed. g) Start-up costs are approximately $100. (Summer camp $ addl.) h) We have a very active program, which runs about $10-45 a month for weekend campouts. i) Go over equipment to be purchased by scout family. i) Uniforms ii) Camping gear 3. The Membership Coordinator, Scoutmaster or Troop Committee Chair will give the new scout parents the forms and review them: a. BSA Form - Boy Scout Application b. BSA Form-Medical Forms (with copy of immunization printout, if available) online forms available from our website or: c. Troop Form Code of Conduct d. Copy of Insurance and Dental Insurance information 4. Scoutmaster will assign Patrol and mentor Scout. 5

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